Kansas City Hyperlocal Good Deeds Ahead Of Holiday Season 2024

For close readers Sunday . . . Once again we remind everybody that life isn't as bleak as social media might make it seem and we share this worthwhile collection of local news featuring important work for the benefit of the community, neighbors and the world.

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Kansas City survivors work to get cancer patients the community and support they really need

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, and even with the most supportive family and friends a personalized approach is needed. Gilda's Club Kansas City and the Balm Box company help cancer survivors and their loved ones with meaningful resources and gifts.

Kansas City Bollywood dancers raise $70k for local childhood cancer cause

For 20 years, two women have brought their Indian culture to Kansas City through Bollywood dance, and this year it's impacting Kansas City's youth in more than one way.

North Kansas City to provide winter supplies to those in need before Thanksgiving

The City of North Kansas City is set to provide a resource for those who may need a little extra warmth around the metro this winter.

'Meeting the needs of the community': Volunteers deliver Thanksgiving meals to Cass County residents

Volunteers with Heart-n-Hand Ministries in Belton, Missouri, delivered Thanksgiving meals to those in need in Cass County Saturday morning.

KC non-profit bringing community together with unique music experience

From vinyl to cassette tapes and even eight tracks, The Listyning Room is free for the community to enjoy. You can browse the collection on your own, or attend one of the performances ...

Kansas City survivor continues mission of domestic violence prevention, advocacy

Missouri has the third-highest rate of people who have experienced domestic violence, according to the most recent nationwide data.

Letter to the Editor: Save Whittier School - Northeast News

The Lykins Neighborhood Association (LNA) is trying to fight Kansas City Public Schools' (KCPS) planned closure of Whittier Elementary School (1012 Bales Ave.). The KCPS Board will meet on Wednesday, November 20th to vote on whether or not to close Whittier.

Liberty teacher amazed by community support while battling cancer

A rare type of cancer is keeping a Liberty PE teacher far from one of her favorite things - her students.

Fashion Arts Fund names new leader as shift toward new vision comes into focus

A Kansas City nonprofit dedicated to making impact on the city's fashion scene announced its new executive director Wednesday - stitching a dyed-in-the-wool KC fashion designer into the organization's new look.

Remains of soldier killed on D-Day returned to Kansas

The remains of a U.S. soldier who was killed in action during the invasion of Normandy during World War II have returned to Kansas.

Catholic Charities opens new $6M location in south KC, is looking for volunteers

Catholic Charities has invested in a new location in south Kansas City. The larger space at 8001 Longview Road is allowing them to serve thousands of more families.

"Cultivate" speaker series aims to create a more just KC

By Sara Wiercinski Holmeswood Baptist Church wants to get Kansas City talking. This fall, their newly-launched Cultivate speaker series aims to create community conversations around complicated issues. The format is simple: A local expert presents the latest research to an audience, who reconvenes one week later for discussion at a local restaurant.

"Big Sonia" AI video project to open at Kansas City Museum

Since 1920, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has provided its readers with Jewish news and opinion from a variety of perspectives - local, regional, national and international. The paper is mailed to subscribers each week and also is available for purchase at The Chronicle's office.

Call for volunteers | Kansas City senior support seeking help to rake yards for older adults

Kansas City's Shepherd Center works throughout the year to help seniors in need. During the fall months, that means finding volunteers to help rake those leaves off the yards of older adults.

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